Active Surveillance

Active surveillance involves the careful monitoring of prostate cancer progression in patients with less aggressive tumours. An increasing proportion of patients with Gleason 6 cancers, particularly in the older age group, are having their tumours monitored.

This management option has become increasingly popular following the realisation that many patients with prostate cancer, particularly older patients with low-grade cancer, die with the disease rather than because of it. In appropriately selected patients, this is a safe management option, with about one in three patients ultimately requiring treatment within 10 years.

Key aspects

From diagnosis and treatment to rehabilitation and research, I believe my highly experienced team and I bring a multifaceted approach to understanding and helping our patients. A summary of these key aspects of that approach is available here in PDF format. If you are suffering from prostate cancer or have reason to believe you might be, you are welcome to contact us or, intially, complete our comprehensive second opinion form.